This weekend marks the start of a predicted four-day string of subfreezing and near-freezing temperatures in Southern Arizona.
Temperatures are expected to dip to the low to mid-20s in the early morning hours Saturday, and the trend will continue through early Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service. The coldest time of day is between 4 and 8 a.m.
A hard freeze throughout Southeast Arizona is expected Saturday, Sunday and Monday mornings, according to the Weather Service.
Highs through Monday will be in the mid- to high 50s. The high Tuesday will be 47 to 52 degrees.
Coldest highs for Tucson
36°
On four dates; last being Jan. 4, 1949
37°
On two dates; last being Jan. 5, 1910
38°
On four dates; last being Feb. 3, 2011
Record low temperatures for Tucson (1895-2012)
6°
Jan. 7, 1913
10°
Dec. 14, 1901
11°
Dec. 31, 1905
13°
Jan. 8, 1913
14°
Dec. 30, 1895
15°
Four times, latest being Dec. 11, 1937
16°
Six times, latest being Dec. 24, 1974
Tucson's Earliest and latest freeze dates
Nov. 24
Average date
Dec. 11
First time in 2012-13
Oct. 16, 1899
Earliest 1st occurrence
Jan. 25, 1978
Latest 1st occurrence
All-time Tucson daily and monthly extremes for the period (1894-2011)
6° on Jan. 7, 1913
Record low
65.0° in 1912 and 1905
Coldest year (avg.)
41.2° in January 1937
Coldest month (avg.)
6.8 inches on Dec. 8, 1971
Snowfall: Record one-day (mid-mid)
Emergency numbers and information
To report any weather-related utility outages or emergencies:
• Tucson Electric Power: 623-3451 or www.tep.com
• Southwest Gas: 746-1076 or 1-800-722-4277 www.swgas.com
• Tucson Water: 791-4133 or http://cms3.tucsonaz.gov/water
• Trico Electric: 744-2944 or www.trico.coop
Did You Know?
In 2012, there were seven nights at or below 32 degrees. The coldest, at 29 degrees, happened on March 3.
Source: National Weather Service, Tucson Weather Forecast Office
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